BitcoinCreative
₿itcoin Creative
Instrument Maker - Musician - Artist - Machinist - Engraver - Woodworker - Nerd - My art supports me - Always learning, always exploring, always an open mind
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Last Notes npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Came here to say this 🤣 npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative 🤣🤣🤣 npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative It was basically full blown spring here last week 😵💫 npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Winter is hanging on here in the Northeast. Or is it finally just starting? 🤔 https://m.primal.net/HnIz.jpg npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Thank you for the perfect summery, Jimmy. The connection to the wizards humiliation through their past affinity scams is the piece I hadn’t quite put into place yet even though it was in plain sight. 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I put it on very thin, only 4-5 coats usually, so it has a vintage like feel and isn’t thick and plasticky feeling like some lacquer finishes can be. The satin polishes up a bit the more you handle and play it but it’s not a mirror gloss like a lot of modern makers use which gets distracting and can cause more friction and that sticky feeling on a neck. npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative https://m.primal.net/HhtO.jpg npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Thanks! It’s been years of experimenting with almost every finish there is to perfect this one. Feels as good as it looks too! 🙌🏼 npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Thank you! 🙌🏼 npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Sugaring season in the Northeast has arrived. Finished this banjo up recently for a client who makes some of the best maple syrup I’ve ever had. https://m.primal.net/Hhsh.jpg npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative My father’s over here occasionally texting me the price 😂 he was one of the few family/friends I got in years ago sub 10k and he’s still blown away how right I was. npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Love this #note1jx4…n37c npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative NGU = NGD in sats acquired on the daily. Mixed feelings over here whenever the pumps hit 🥴 npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative NGU = NGD when it comes to daily DCA sats acquired... 😵💫 npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Bitcoin builds roads! 🤣 npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Coinbase crashing in the middle of the fastest price run we’ve seen in a while gives me the warm fuzzies inside. Some things never change. npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative So the old trains become the dump trucks of the subway. Wild! npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Someone called this happening yesterday and it’s hilarious that it came true. I wish I could remember who… npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Got some for you in my notes if you’re in need 👍🏼 npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative 🔥🔥🔥 npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Definitely trying over here but still pretty limited engagement so it feels like I’m just throwing stuff into a black hole sometimes 🕳️🤣 npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative I like RFK and not just for his bitcoin stance. I think he’s one of the most grounded and rational candidates I’ve ever seen in my lifetime. Far from perfect by any means but he has my vote. npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Most certainly. I see it all the time. Some of those markets hold up very well. Violins and guitars mostly. There’s an interesting shift happening in the banjo world and there may be a flood of inventory on the market in the next 10-15 years as most high dollar collectors are quite old. It’ll be interesting to see if the prices hold or if they drop significantly giving a new generation a chance to own those great instruments. npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative My cat has been slowly making friends through glass with a raccoon that sleeps above my porch ceiling. Living out in the woods on a mountain I often get a lot of wildlife visiting. #catstr #trashpanda https://m.primal.net/HfGG.jpg npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative I also hear this a lot and I always try and correct people when given the opportunity. Only the best instruments can barely keep up with inflation. 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He was asking me to educate him on bitcoin and point him in the right direction so he could learn more about how to advise on it. People are coming around more and more now that it's been "accepted" in the mainstream that it's not going away. npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative I tend to agree that it can be a tough road orange pilling someone. Especially those that are unwilling to be open minded or ready to set aside their bias. I used to try much harder with friends and family and was mildly successful with a few but most won't put in the effort without the personal desire or curiosity to do so. Some will blindly trust you but I find that to be dangerous as they tend to be the people who panic sell or are only in it for fiat gains. I will happily inform people and have deep conversations with them anytime but I no longer search them out as I did years ago. npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative GM nostr! Let's all get after it today. Whatever your 'it' may be ⚡️ npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative GM! ☕️ npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative ⚡️🎶 npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative First person to name what this is and who made it get a zap! Hint: Bending strings prepping for some upcoming gigs. #music #tunestr #instrumentstr https://m.primal.net/Hdrs.jpg npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Nothing better than syrup made from start to finish. I'm lucky to get some every year from friends that put their time and sweat into it and I've helped here and there when I can over the years. It's been a while though and I kinda miss it. Sounds like you're off to a strong start! npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative I've heard of people using these but never seen the setup. Very cool! I'm in the heart of syrup country and I'm surprised that more people haven't switched to something similar. It is awfully fun standing around a boiler for a week straight feeding a fire though so can't blame them entirely. Well done! npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative A sketch I made while on tour a few months ago. It's always a nice break to get out of my shop and bounce around the country performing but I miss creating physical art when I do. I keep my hands busy making little doodles like this. Enjoy! #art #artstr #sketch #drawing https://m.primal.net/Hdli.jpg npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative 100% agree. I don't understand how people live in places where the seasons don't change or the change is minimal. npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative I know people heading down the "we need Socialism and Marxism done right" path and it really worries me. They're really missing the point of what freedom truly is and can be. #note1z3y…65nv npub1ulm3k3nyn7gm67vyu3gxzlmtdzatt70rvpw8a4r97vsnrdt92k5qgxmxz2 BitcoinCreative Yikes...transferable is one of the scariest parts because they can just sell those "rights" to anyone they want. I can't imagine any major publisher will be willing to upload books unless they are excluded from this or kill it somehow. 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